Regional Director- Western Job in San Diego County, CA

Vacancy No. DCSA-25-12806796-DISL Department Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
Salary $182,700.00 to $207,100.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/29/2025 Close Date 10/20/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
San Diego County, CA


Summary

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is a separate Agency of the Department of Defense (DoD) under the direction, authority, and control of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (USD (I&S)).

Duties

  • Lead consistent communication and messaging across the region to support DCSA's national security missions.
  • Advise the Associate Director, Field Operations, on operational risks and the integration of Counterintelligence (CI), Background Investigation (BI), and Industrial Security (IS) missions across geographic regions and subordinate field offices.
  • Provide expert management support to field workforce for CI, BI, and IS missions and oversee administrative, logistics, and supply functions to ensure efficient regional operations.
  • Ensure consistent execution of agency policies and procedures across missions and regions, providing administrative and logistical guidance to Regional Mission Directors (RMDs) while fostering mission awareness and trust.
  • Implement regional information-sharing processes to support comprehensive risk management and mission integration with other regions.
  • Collaborate with the Associate Director and Regional Directors to execute strategic objectives, facilitate mission alignment, and maintain policy consistency across regions.
  • Oversee Regional Support Staff, RMDs, and mission personnel, encouraging innovation, cross-training, and integration best practices. Provide performance appraisals for RMDs in collaboration with HQ Mission Leaders and manage employee recognition and adverse actions.
  • Maintain awareness of resource, logistical, and administrative needs; provide HQ with inputs for resource planning and realignment to meet national priorities. Assess and adjust operations to address technological and dynamic challenges.
  • Lead strategic initiatives, implement performance metrics, and conduct analysis to support mission effectiveness.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S Citizen
  • Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59 PM EST will be considered
  • This is a Drug Testing designated position. Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C 1601
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible within Agency policy
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS): May be Authorized
  • Supervisory Position: No
  • Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: OGE-278e, Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure, is required
  • Telework Eligibility: Supervisors may approve situational telework on a case-by-case, temporary basis for limited situations.
  • This position is designated Special Sensitive, the incumbent must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
  • The incumbent may be subject to a two-year DCIPS trial period, unless required trial period has been served.
  • The incumbent may be subject to a one-year DISL trial period, unless required trial period has been served.
  • This position requires occasional Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) and/or frequent local travel.
  • Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
  • This position is designated as Mission Essential.

Qualifications

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Technical Qualifications (TQs). However, to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the TQs within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 and will be disqualified.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs):

1. A working knowledge of DCSA's missions including Background Investigations, Industrial Security, and Counterintelligence/Insider Threat.

2. Expert knowledge of Defense security programs, current regulatory guidance, operational procedures as well as an expert understanding of the defense industrial base. Demonstrated experience building collaborative relationships with customers, industry representatives,
and other stakeholders.

3. Demonstrated experience leading diverse teams and the integration of operations in the field and building a common operating picture. Experience with managing and optimizing support functions to the field, to include IT, manpower, contracting, and funding.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement.

Additional information

Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at:
http://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppinfo.pdf

Other Notes:

  • If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions.
  • If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.
  • Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status.
  • Joint Duty Credit: All DCSA executive level positions require Joint Duty Credit. Only those candidates who meet the Joint Duty Credit requirement will be eligible to compete/be considered for a senior executive position. Employees will receive joint duty credit for many almost any rotational assignments assignment to another IC component and may also be eligible to receive credit for service outside the IC (military, other government, or private sector) that was at least at the GS/GG-1113 or DCIPS Pay Band 3 level, that and it occurred on or after September 11, 2001. An external candidate, if selected, will be required to immediately apply for Joint Duty credit. Note: Employees without Joint Duty Credit may apply for the position and can be considered. If selected, a waiver would be required prior to final appointment. DCSA seniors without Joint Duty at the same tier level may lateral into the position if selected without requesting a waiver.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documents, for quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education as it relates to the fundamental competencies required for this position. Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check process.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:

1. Resume: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience. Your resume must address your technical qualifications for the position, and it may not exceed two (2) pages. Your 2-page (or less) resume must be in PDF format, with no smaller than a 1" margin and no smaller than a 10-point font. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy.

2. Standard Form (SF) 50 - If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit your last or most recent SF-50 showing grade and tenure.

3. Veteran's Documents -: If applying using veteran's preference you must submit your DD214 showing character of service (SERVICE-2 OR MEMBER-4) or Statement of Service that includes a character of service, and if claiming Disabled Veteran preference, you must also submit an SF-15 Form and VA letter AB-4 showing final percentage.

4. Joint Duty Credit Information - If selected, additional documentation may be required prior to appointment.

5. Transcripts - If applicable, education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

DO NOT submit additional information (i.e. awards, appraisals, pages in excess of the limit for the MTQs and/or ECQs).

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package as described in Required Documents section.

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1. Follow the prompts to upload required documents.
2. Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

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2. Click Application Status within your profile to expand your application
3. Locate the job announcement and click the more information link under the Status column for this position. You will be routed to Application Manager. The Details tab displays by default. The Details tab displays comprehensive information about the selected Application Package including: supporting documents and their status, correspondence sent to you by the hiring agency, and your application processing status.

Agency contact information

DE Applicant Inquires
Address
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
27130 Telegraph Road
Quantico, VA 22134
US

Next steps

Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive a notification of receipt. Your application package will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements, and you will receive a notification. A review will be made of the documentation you submitted to support your responses. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.

Note: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. The Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact for this job announcement. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.


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